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Q&A: does the energy from a power plant originally come from the sun?

Aug 23rd

Posted by mosotech in Energy

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Question by kcguy13@prodigy.net: does the energy from a power plant originally come from the sun? At the T. B. Simon power plant, burning coal produces steam in a boiler, the steam flows through turbines, the rotating turbines drive electric generators, the generators deliver alternating current to the transformer station, and the transformers provide emf to the campus electric grid. Thus electric power is available throughout the MSU campus.

Therefore the energy that powers electrical devices at MSU came originally from the sun. Explain this statement in a short essay, and include the answer to these questions: How did the energy come from More >

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Q&A: What are two current technologies/products in use today that are based on technology originally made by NASA?

Jul 17th

Posted by mosotech in Technologies

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Question by Chris P: What are two current technologies/products in use today that are based on technology originally made by NASA? I need at least 2 technologies/products that are used today that were originally made by NASA during the apollo missions? I meant used by all of us, like used by the public.

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Answer by StarryskyLunar laser ranging experiment with corner cubes as retro-reflectors. Still used nightly when clear and moon is up. PLSS or Personal Life Support System (space suit) for Apollo astronauts. Upgraded version still used by shuttle astronauts.

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How do you feel about using a form of technology originally developed as a toy/entertainment device in a class

Jul 5th

Posted by mosotech in Technology Education

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Would it put teachers at disadvantage? Sony is working to develop Playstation features in education, and a pennsylvania district is incorporating , is it a good idea?

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Why does wind energy originally come from the sun?

Jul 4th

Posted by mosotech in Wind Energy

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I have a science text book and it talks about wind energy. It asks the question “Why does this energy originally come from the sun?” And I’ve been trying to find the answer for ages!

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What are two current technologies/products in use today that are based on technology originally made by NASA?

Jul 3rd

Posted by mosotech in Technologies

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I need at least 2 technologies/products that are used today that were originally made by NASA during the apollo missions? I meant used by all of us, like used by the public.

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